This comparison, and the many that will follow, gives an idea of what Nicholas Street used to be compared to the long 417 Queensway off ramp and onramp that it is now.
As the archival photo shows, the modest Nicholas Street had some flaws; it had several parking lots...

The Roxborough Apartments were the most luxurious in Ottawa. Emptiness now stands were they were.

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The Roxborough Apartments were "the" place to live in Ottawa in 1910. Its 82 units were renting between 35 and 40$ a month, complete maid service included.Mackenzie King, Lous St.Laurent and General Georges Vanier all lived at the Roxborough at one time or another. The NCC expropriated the building since they...